1980s Glass Shade
Vintage 1980s North American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Late 20th Century Mexican Colonial Revival Candlesticks
Art Glass
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Marble, Metal
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1980s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Floor Lamps
Glass
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron, Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1980s German Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1980s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
1990s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Glass
Vintage 1980s Danish Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1980s Danish Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Opaline Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1980s Korean Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s Polish Art Deco Table Lamps
Metal
1980s Glass Shade For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- Was plaid popular in the 1980s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, plaid was popular in the 1980s. Interestingly, it was a signature feature of two very different styles that trended during the decade. Plaid appeared on pleated skirts and blazers, common among the preppy set. In addition, many in the punk subculture sported plaid pants and dresses. Find a wide variety of 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, although Versace remains one of the top fashion houses of today, the 1980s are considered the heyday of Versace. Campaigns included top supermodels of the time, including Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer, and were shot by the top photographers Richard Avedon and Bruce Weber. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Versace apparel and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.
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